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Unithiol
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Definition
: A chelating agent used as an antidote to heavy metal poisoning.
D25-26 qualif
Pharmacological Action
Antidotes
;
Chelating Agents
Other names
DMPS Heyl; 2,3-
Dithiopropanesulfate, Sodium; 2,3-
Dimercaptopropane Sulfonate, Sodium; 2,3 Dimercaptopropanesulfonic Acid; 2,3 Dimercaptopropane 1 sulfonate Sodium; 2,3 Dimercaptopropane 1 Sodium Sulfonate; 2,3 Dimercapto 1 propanesulfonic Acid; 1-
Sodium Sulfonate, 2,3-
Dimercaptopropane; biosyn Brand of Unithiol; Unitiol; Sodium 2,3-
Dithiopropanesulfate; Sodium 2,3-
Dimercaptopropane Sulfonate; Mercuval; Heyl Brand of Unithiol; Dimaval; DMPS-
Heyl; 2,3-
Dimercaptopropanesulfonic Acid; 2,3-
Dimercaptopropane-
1-
sulfonate Sodium; 2,3-
Dimercaptopropane 1-
Sodium Sulfonate; 2,3-
Dimercapto-
1-
propanesulfonic Acid
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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unithiol disulfide
115681-29-3
Unithiol/*analogs & derivatives.
Drug Metab Dispos 1988;16(2):189